(ofSp) Death: He became a widower upon the death of his wife Rebecca, on 15 May 1862 He was left as the sole parent to: Mary, William, Joseph, Millie and America, aged 13, 11, 10, 8 and 5. Believe she died in Dallas-no source yet.

Milit-Beg*: Marcus de Lafayette Gilliam began military service on 15 October 1855 at Polk County, Oregon, listed on the muster roll for Polk Co. Oct 15, 1855 (Marcus D.L. Gilliam)listed as elected officer rank-corporal.

Occupation*: He was treasurer for Crook Co. and also SheriffWrote an article series for Laidlaw Chronicle, Laidlaw, Crook Co. OR Beginning on 16 Nov 1906 titled "Across the Plains in 1844: Reminiscences of Oregon.